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"The Gate Theatre was founded in 1928 by Hilton Edwards and Micheál MacLiammóir. From it's very beginnings, the Gate offered Dublin audiences a way into the worlds of European and American theatre, as well as classics from the modern and Irish...more

Words cannot do justice to this production. What a fantastic experience. We knew in advance that this was an interactive show and had heard other people's accounts of it but it was still way beyond our expectations.
The set is amazing; hard to believe that...More

I Was lucky to get tickets The show was a new departure for the gate. The seats were removed and the audience got the opportunity to interact with the actors.
We were also , as part of the performance, invited into other areas of the...More

The Gate Theatre is located at the end of O’Connell St and had a round feature. The theatre was part of the old Rotunda Maternity Hospital with which it shares a site.
It has a long history and still hosts performances but be aware the...More

The Gate is one of Ireland's Top Theatres in my experience rarely puts up a poor show . The staff are in the top class as regards knowing how to run a show. Take a bit of good advice when in Dublin go to a...More

I get here 5-6 times per annum, and have yet to be disappointed. The plays are always super, there isn't a bad seat in the house (no pillars to get in the way), the bar is cosy with fast service, and there are super public...More

Phenomenal performance of Hamlet this afternoon, helpful staff, beautiful theatre, beautiful location. Whatever Selena Cartmel is doing, it seems she is doing it right.
Congratulations on another triumph with Hamlet, it is well deserved.

Date of experience: October 2018

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Danny W, Social Media Manager at Gate Theatre, responded to this reviewResponded October 30, 2018

Thanks so much for the kind review! We're thrilled you enjoyed Hamlet and your trip to The Gate. We hope we'll be seeing you again soon.
All the best from all of us here at The Gate.

This little theatre punches well above its weight. The sense of history is palpable. The old fashioned proscenium stage is not a hindrance as the actors also use the audience area as necessary. It is really small and so are the lavatories! There are lots...More

Date of experience: October 2018

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Danny W, Social Media Manager at Gate Theatre, responded to this reviewResponded October 24, 2018

Hi there, Alan.
It's wonderful to hear you enjoyed your trip to The Gate. Thanks for taking the time to write such a kind and thoughtful review. We hope you'll be joining us for another show in the future.
Thanks again and all the best...More

We were thrilled to see this production! Ms. Negga was brilliant as were her fellow actors. Wonderful stage pictures. LOVED the action being brought into the audience.

Date of experience: October 2018

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Danny W, Social Media Manager at Gate Theatre, responded to this reviewResponded October 9, 2018

Thanks so much for taking the time to write such a kind review.
We're thrilled you enjoyed Hamlet and hope you'll join us for another show soon.
Thanks again and all the best from everyone here at The Gate.

Each and every show here is wonderful. The recent Snapper was really well done. I am looking forward to the return of great Gatsby As their 2018 Christmas show where dressing up is mandatory! Great bar for pre and post drinks but long queue in...More

Date of experience: August 2018

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Danny W, social media manager at Gate Theatre, responded to this reviewResponded October 11, 2018

Thanks so much for the lovely review, Irene!
It's wonderful to hear that you'll be joining us for The Great Gatsby.
Thanks again and all the best from everyone here at The Gate.

There is quite a bit of what could be classed as ‘bad’ language. There is also quite a lot of discussion about reproduction, but there is nothing sordid or nasty in the script. As the other reviewer said it’s real life,.